Cheesecake Factory (The)

701 S Rosemary Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

American

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cheesecake Factory (The) six times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 15, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in West Palm Beach average 79, so Cheesecake Factory (The) is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observe dishwasher handling dirty dishes and without washing hands handling clean dishes.

12A-13-4

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at rear door were stairs are to go upstairs in kitchen.

35B-01-4

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observe high temperature dishwasher Dishwasher (Temperature less then 160°F); , Operator called for service.

22-49-4

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observe at 3 compartment sink. Operator snaked drain during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

28-26-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Flip top refrigerator ; blue cheese dressing, (48F - Cold Holding) by pizza oven. Operator placed in freezer to rapidly cool . **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observe cooked chicken wings at 75°F cooked 3.5 hour ago. Operator placed on sheet pan and placed in freezer to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-01-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observe in walk-in refrigerator chicken wings (75F - Cooling); cooked pork , milk, raw chicken, cream cheese (44-45F - Cold Holding). 2) observe at Flip top refrigerator ; cream sauce, hot dog ,chicken sauce, (44-50F - Cold Holding). Operator Less then hour. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observe at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe case of milk on floor in walk-in refrigerator.

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cheesecake Factory (The) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cheesecake Factory (The) on file is from Apr 15, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cheesecake Factory (The)?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cheesecake Factory (The).

How does Cheesecake Factory (The) compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Cheesecake Factory (The) most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Cheesecake Factory (The)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cheesecake Factory (The) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cheesecake Factory (The) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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